Edo Assembly Initiates Impeachment Proceedings Against Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu

The Edo State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu. The move follows a petition endorsed by 21 out of 24 lawmakers, alleging perjury and divulging government secrets. Shaibu has seven days to respond. The strained relationship between Shaibu and Governor Godwin Obaseki adds complexity to the situation. Shaibu attributes the fallout to his ambition to succeed Obaseki. Despite tensions within the PDP.

Deputy Governor of Edo state, Philip Shaibu

Despite Shaibu’s emergence as the winner in a parallel primary, tensions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) persist. Shaibu maintains that he is the authentic PDP candidate, warning of potential consequences if the party backs a different candidate.

Written by Boom RadioNG